I know a smart state trial judge who said being appointed to the federal bench is like winning the lottery. I was silent for a few seconds as I realized there was so much truth to that. Literally.
By the way, I disagree with the tired statement that the salary of the federal judges is a lot lower than many attorneys. It’s not true. In addition I know the salary of many judges that were appointed to the federal bench and for a large majority their appointment was a large increase in salary.
Given the life tenure and the ability to take senior status, how many federal judges actually retire?
I know a smart state trial judge who said being appointed to the federal bench is like winning the lottery. I was silent for a few seconds as I realized there was so much truth to that. Literally.
By the way, I disagree with the tired statement that the salary of the federal judges is a lot lower than many attorneys. It’s not true. In addition I know the salary of many judges that were appointed to the federal bench and for a large majority their appointment was a large increase in salary.
I remember Justice Daugherty telling me she liked those factors, but was not the final authority in Federal Court.
She was at first more progressive and became more common sense, overall a very good judge.